I’ve only had the chance to use the Himali Monsoon Hardshell 2.0 pants once so far, in light rain, but I came away very impressed. They were comfortable, lightweight, and kept me completely dry throughout the outing. The fit was great, and the full-length side zippers make them easy to put on and take off over boots. Based on the quality of the materials and construction, I’m confident they’ll hold up well in heavier rain and more demanding conditions too. So far, I’m very happy with them and look forward to using them on future trips.

Well fitted, sufficiently stretchy waterproof pants. Super comfy, I wore it on several treks in Norway, left in on even after the rain stopped. Waterproofing has held up great.

I am completely satisfied with these hardshells! I recently took them on a 6000m technical ascent in the Himalayas and they surpassed expectations in every way. The material is incredibly durable; it held up to scrapes against multiple rocky faces throughout the climb. The reinforced in-step is also great to protect against the occasional stray crampon step. A friend had un-reinforced pants and his ankle area was shredded to pieces. The full length zipper was a game changer too. Could easily adjust to the temperature as the night and day wore one.

The only thing I can't verify is how rain proof they are in a downpour (we only had snow and sun). But given the overall construction and quality, I can only imagine it's top notch in heavy rain.

If you're looking to buy rain gear for a more tame adventure or are looking for an everyday hardshell, this one might be overkill. But I would say it's a must for any adventure in the greater ranges or the more extreme parts of the world.

Would buy from this brand again!

The fit and material are perfect. This will keep me dry in the rain and snow and warm with a base layer.
I would highly recommend the Moonsoon hardshell 2.0 pant for your next adventure!

These pants perform well in snow. They feature exceptional water resistance and are very light. The zippers are all taped and kept the things in my pocket dry. Of note, the knee pocket isn’t particularly deep. The full side zippers are awesome and easily fit over down hill ski boots. They also feature a snap at the bottom. Also appreciated the reinforcements on the inner bottom sections. Do wear after a few uses.

The pants fit well, but two flags are are warranted. First, they are fairly form fitting. Way more fitted than other shells I’ve used. Second, while the keep the wet out they aren’t insulated. As a result, I found I paid a lot more attention to my base layer. It needed to pull moisture away, help keep me warm, and not be bulky. If I had to do all over I would get the extra large (I’m 6 ft 2 in ~ 180 lbs). Definitely don’t need more length, but it would be nice to have extra waist space.

Overall solid choice for all day snow adventures.